Why does mango increase the effects of cannabis?

It seems that eating mango before consuming cannabis increases the effects of the latter. How can this be explained? Simply by the molecular similarities between mango and cannabis.

A terpene present in both plants

The terpene myrcene is at the origin of this chemical phenomenon. It's one of the terpenes most commonly found in cannabis strains and mangoes. Scientists have shown that myrcene makes cell membranes more permeable to cannabinoids. With the blood-brain barrier more permeable, THC reaches and interacts with the brain more quickly. The combination of mango and cannabis apparently works in the same way in the other direction.

Plants with a high concentration of myrcenes are used as medicines in Brazil. They have anti-inflammatory and sleep-inducing properties, a striking similarity to medical cannabis.

Mango prepares the ground for digespliff«

Fans of this winning combo report getting high twice as fast. For consumers who want to get high fast, share a mango and pow. The ideal time to permeabilize cell membranes is 45 minutes. The fruit provides a more euphoric and longer-lasting sensation than cannabis alone.

What's more, mango offers a number of advantages. Firstly, at least one piece of fruit has been eaten during the day. Add to this the classic benefits of fruit and then the particularity of mango. In fact, this exotic fruit contains antioxidants, is cholesterol-lowering and hypothetically preventive against cancer. Mango is also said to increase libido, aid concentration and improve eyesight. It also aids digestion and protects against UV rays.

The effects of mango vary according to individual metabolism. For some, you'll need to eat up to 3 mangoes to feel a difference. An ideal «foncedalle» for insatiable stomachs watching their figure. Smoothie lovers can also take part in this discovery.

And for those who don't like mango, it's not the only one. food that boosts the effects of THC.